Pull up definition

Pull up

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WordNet

(1) Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

"Pull weeds"

"Extract a bad tooth"

"Take out a splinter"

"Extract information from the telegram"

(2) Come to a halt after driving somewhere

"The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"

"The chauffeur hauled up in front of us"

(3) Cause (a vehicle) to stop

"He pulled up the car in front of the hotel"

(4) Straighten oneself

"He drew himself up when he talked to his superior"

WiktionaryText

pull up

lift upwards or vertically

I pull up the level when I want to make my car go into first gear.
retrieve; get

Pull up that website for me, it looks quite interesting.

drive close to something, especially a curb.

Pull up to that curb slowly, you don't want to scratch that other car.